Rosemount Townhouse

Located in the leafy Rosemount area of Aberdeen by the beautiful Victoria Park this period property welcomed its new owners in with open arms and potential for an update. The brief was to modernise and fully furnish the three main living areas; living room, dining area and the master bedroom. Clients had a wish to make their new home a safe haven from the busy lives they lead, a place to feel completely at home, cosy and relaxed with both aesthetic beauty and practicality kept in mind.

In its previous life the living room was furnished with dark leather sofas, solid oak furniture and heavy gold silk brocade curtains with pelmets and tassels. The colour scheme was outdated with weary yellow tones. The same style continued to the dining area which without a window was left dark, cold and soulless. The master bedroom was dressed head to toe in terracotta colours and needed a complete uplift.

The three rooms needed to have life in them again, the light to be let in and the more contemporary colours and patterns to be brought in for the young couple to settle in with comfort and style.

The new design tied in the traditional features in the living room such as fireplace, cast iron radiators, bay window and cornicing with an ornate antique sideboard and dining chairs that were re-upholstered. In sofas we chose to combine colour, texture, practicality, and luxury by choosing to work with linen and velvet in traditional shaped seating and roller feet. Curtains were replaced with simple linen roman blinds in order to let more light in and to keep rooms' aesthetics unfussy and simple.

Previously lacking lighting plan was fixed with more spatially-suited, modern-style glass bead chandelier and ambient light providing table lamps with smoked glass bases. Sunburst mirror was hung above the newly painted fireplace and walls got a fresh new coat of paint.

Watercolour art work, simple and architectural bookcase, and a variety of geometric patterns were brought in to make the space interesting and to add modern touches to the owner's lives; they were keen to use bright colour accents to add personality and fun to their living space.

Dining room is located between living room and kitchen, which is at the extension part of the house at the back. The room hasn't got natural light and completely lacked the feel of any cosiness.

Three large arched mirrors were introduced to the space. Not only are they making the space feel more spacious and luxurious, they also naturally bring in the light from the living room bay window. A large modern mango wood-base table with galvanised metal surface and three mirror smoked glass pendants transport further light and play with shadows and reflections. Clients undertook to build a gallery wall next to the dining table and did an excellent job! A little DIY bug must have bitten as the living room soon received an additional little coffee table all up cycled and handprinted by the client herself. Brilliant!

With brightly coloured and patterned mixed upholstery on the dining chairs, light reflecting from mirrors and other surfaces, beautifully arranged pantry cupboard and interesting table setting, the dining room has become more part of the living room and most certainly a space to spend enjoyable time in.

In the bedroom the new carpets were laid and the walls were painted in soft shades of grey with hints of lavender and pink. Heavy curtains were replaced by simple linen blinds. Existing bed acquired a new headboard and a combination of antique and new furniture were sourced for the room. Instead of wallpapering the whole room a large picture frame was designed and built to beautifully frame the large floral wallpaper that became a feature in the room. Books, throws and some flower arrangements and plants later, the sweet-but-not-too-sweet Master Bedroom was ready and clients delighted.

Completed design at Midstocket Road is playful yet calm, stylised but not stiff. It provides its new owners an elegant and pleasant space they can proudly call home.